Attractions

Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, the Hannah house is one of mystery and beauty. Since being renovated, the Hannah House has been used for weddings, receptions, class reunions, anniversary parties, corporate dinners, and much more.

The historic Fountain Square Theatre Building is a hub of retro-themed activity. The building itself is located just outside of downtown Indianapolis. It has a soda fountain, a steakhouse, an inn, and even a pair of duckpin bowling alleys! See website for full listing of events.

Spend a night listening to music under a blanket of stars on the lawn at White River State Park. Open since August 2003, this venue acts as a perfect place to hold outdoor events and shows and can hold up to 5,000 people. It also has a bandstand on the waterfront. Catch various musical and cultural events by buying your tickets at the lawn box office or at the Murrat Center box office, which acts as a primary center for the Lawn. Concert goers get chairs to plonk themselves on and get comfy. On non-event days, this garden serves as a popular picnic place.

Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts, is one of the finest facilities in the league. The stadium's distinctive look and feel recall an Indianapolis of old, though its interior boasts every modern amenity a spectator or player could require. Additionally, its central location makes it easy to take in a game and then saunter over to any number of downtown hot spots for even more fun.

Home to the Indiana Pacers and the Indiana Fever, Bankers Life Fieldhouse is on a permanent adrenaline rush. Add to that occasional live music concerts by the likes of Celine Dion and Neil Diamond, and temperatures are bound to soar. A huge sports facility, in the basketball-crazy state of Indiana, Bankers Life Fieldhouse is like a magnet for locals and visitors alike. With a capacity of more than 18000 spectators, there is no end to the kinds of events that can be held here. The visual appeal of the facility is awe-inspiring for its sheer magnitude and world-class amenities.

Easley Winery has different types of grape wines and other fruit wines to serve. The wine list is as follows: dry wines, semi-dry wines and semi-sweet wines. This winery offers wine for tasting free seven days a week. Visit this winery and treat yourself to a good wine.

Indianapolis is synonymous with the Indianapolis 500, but there's a bit more to the city's history than meets the eye. Founded in the early 19th Century on lands previously populated by the Miami and Lenape tribes, the city was designed as a one square mile expanse intended to house the state's government offices. After oil was discovered just west of the city, population boomed, leading to an increase in manufacturing jobs. Even before the oil, however, the city was the site of the iconic American auto race, which has been held annually since 1911. The race, in fact, saw one of the first uses of the rear view mirror, attached to Ray Harroun's car after some inspiration from the original creator Dorothy Levitt.

Nestled in the heart of Monument Circle in the center of downtown, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument was built in honor of the veterans of the American Revolution, Mexican-American War, Civil War, and the Spanish-American War. Built in between 1888-1901, the beautiful monument stands at 284 feet (87 m) tall and is the largest monument in the state of Indiana. Besides the towering obelisk, the memorial also consists of pools, fountains and several sculptures. The Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum is housed in the monument's basement.

A visit to downtown Indianapolis is incomplete without a stroll down the Monument Circle. This historic landmark encloses the famous Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, which pays homage to the heroes of the American Revolution. This site is also home to a wide range of cultural and local events held by the city. Attend the Marsh Cookout on the Circle, where you can expect good food for a good cause. Call the Visitors Bureau for more details on current and upcoming events.